Thorbjørn Jagland, Council of Europe Secretary General

Thorbjørn Jagland is Secretary General of the Council of Europe and former Norwegian Prime Minister. He also chairs the Norwegian Nobel Committee. He tells Talking Europe what Europe should do to better integrate its large Roma minority, and voices concern at the rise of right-wing parties across the continent.

Your guide to the patchwork of cultures and politics that is Europe. She's likely to be found at major EU events, interviewing ministers, MEPs and commissioners, and trying all that tasty food on location.

EVE IRVINEReporter

Irish in origin, French by adoption, she is a senior reporter who has sent stories from all four corners of the world. In 2015 she turned her focus to her home continent to see what is and is not working in Europe.